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"The all-in-one legal and tax resource every independent contractor and gig worker needs...Whether you're starting a full-scale consulting business or booking gigs on the side, Working for Yourself provides all the legal and tax information you need in one place. This twelfth edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect changes and updates to relevant laws, including laws revised as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This excellent, well-organized...

Many people dream of starting and running a business of their own but often do not know HOW to start. Entering the small business field as an independent contractor, freelancer, sole proprietor, or consultant is not a single decision but a series of steps, each one bringing you closer to the day your enterprise is up and running, competing for customers, and making money. How will you organize and register your business? What are the regulatory considerations?...

"A guide to help make the most of your mid-career entrepreneurial pursuits...whether they were originally planned for or not. Be Your best Boss is the book to help entrepreneurially minded professionals seize the opportunity offered by the current economic environment to begin a "second act" in their careers. This complete guide explores the full range of questions and concerns voiced by mid-career entrepreneurs, including: how to get started after...

The founder of the Subway sandwich shop franchise draws on his own experience to present fifteen important steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur, offering helpful advice and key business strategies.

"Be your own boss/ Whether you're looking to earn extra money or are ready to grow you side hustle, [this book] is the first step toward entrepreneurship. With more than 40 years of experience and advice shared on Entrepreneur.com and Entrepreneur magazine, the team at Entrepreneur is uniquely qualified to guide a new generation of bold individuals like you looking to make it happen on their own terms. Coached by business experts, practicing business...

A step-by-step guide that helps you blend personal goals and dreams with assets and experiences to find a job you will love.

"When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work-giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of gig work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent...